Ketchum, a global communications consultancy and a part of Omnicom PR Group has appointed Tamara Norman as Chief Executive Officer for the U.S. region. Norman will report to Ketchum Global President and CEO Mike Doyle.
A thirty-year Ketchumveteran, Norman will assume responsibility for the agency’s strategy, innovation, client experience, growth and financial results in the region.
Norman joined Ketchum in 1995 and quickly became known for her client-first approach, strategic insights, and success in leading and motivating teams.
Throughout her career, she has led many of the agency’s largest, most complex global client engagements and built the agency’s strong consultancy in corporate communications.
Most recently, Norman has served as Chief Corporate Affairs and Reputation Officer, overseeing Ketchum’s capabilities in executive communications, issues and crisis, financial communications, purpose, media relations and DE&I. Since 2020, she led the creation and growth of the agency’s award-winning employee engagement practice, helping clients navigate the ever-changing dynamics in the workplace.
“The continual evolution of today’s communications landscape requires a leader with deep and varied expertise, a clear-eyed vision, and a bias for action. No one fits that description better than Tamara Norman. She is a powerhouse with decades of experience counseling clients in dozens of industries, advocating for and protecting the reputation of global brands and – importantly – mentoring the next generation of communications talent,” said Doyle.
“This is a pivotal time for our industry, and I am excited to help shape this next chapter for Ketchum. My confidence in this team and the direction of our agency is rooted in thirty years working side-by-side with the best in the business to create meaningful impact for clients. Together, we will elevate our strengths, drive innovation and tackle big communications challenges, creating progress for our clients and our people,” said Norman.
Ketchum is a part of Omnicom PR Group. Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) is a global network of communications and consulting agencies. It is home to three of the top global PR agencies FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and more than a dozen specialist agencies in corporate and public affairs, political consulting and advertising, language strategy, global health strategy and organizational transformation.
